Colin FAIRHURST Obituary

A year has gone since we lost our friend. Thinking of Colin's family during this tough week, but also remembering the wonderful and versatile person Colin was.

We have only just heard about Colin. Very sad news. Colin did a few jobs for us and was always very obliging and a lovely man. It is taking a while to sink in that he is no longer alive. Sincere sympathy to his family. He will be missed by the Otaki community.

Margaret and Neil Please accept my sincere condolences , May you find comfort in knowing so may care.
Regards Carol Hosking

Colin was a joy. Hard working, reliable, honest, interesting, helpful. Shocked and so saddened to hear of his death. He talked of you, his parents, of growing up in PioPio (I was in Otangiwai & Matiere), of going to visit his parent, but not for too long as there was a job to do, of time in the Navy (Persian Gulf) and last I saw him, that he was ready to slow down, get a big boat, enjoy. My deepest sypathy to his family. My deepest regrets, Colin.

Sincere condolences to Neil and Margaret from Vincent and Susan Bidwell.

Sincere condolences and love to Colins family from his extended Navy family. Taken way too soon. He is remembered by many old Navy shipmates (there is a navy page on facebook where people pay respects to shipmates and he is remembered fondly) Kind regards Sue Ballantyne

This is very sad news - just a baby really, an awesome young man - knew him when was still in the Navy. RIP, moe mai ra, Colin! Condolences Fairhurst family xxx

To our dear friend Colin, it was such a privilege and a pleasure to know you and enjoy your company. You could turn your hand to anything, and always put yourself out to help whoever needed it. We shall miss you and your wonderfully kind heart so much. You've gone far too soon!

Our love and sincere sympathy to you all

With respect from all of us here at GBC Winstones Otaki. A neat guy, straight shooter and a hard worker. One of our local contractors we supported, and a bloke we admired. Be at peace, Col.

To Neil and Margaret , words cannot express my deepest sympathies for you at this time , my thoughts are with you , take care . from Donna Armit [ Aaron , Cory , Dallas and Lana's Mum ]

RIP Fairy
cheers
Ben Tremewan

Mate your laughter would change the mood of the room and was infectious. Keep scooping up the whitebait and leave some for us. Condolences to your family

Mate your laughter would change the mood of the room and was infectious. Keep scooping up the whitebait and leave some for us. Condolences to your family

Dear Margaret ,Neil and family we are so sorry to hear of your loss and we are thinking of you all at this time . Brenda and Pip.

Our hearts go out to the Fairhurst family, taken well before his time. Thinking of you all.

.... and suddenly.. with a blink of an eye .. you have lost a treasured family member.. no words are right .. and nothing can be said or done to ease that grieving heart ache you as a family presently carry.. thinking of you all ..

RIP mate, it was a pleasure knowing you from times spent in Urenui and then serving with you in the Navy. Condolences to your family as another great man taken before his time

I have just had it confirmed that this is Colin of Digging Out Otaki.
I am so sad to hear of Colin's death. He did a lot of work for me. He was a hard worker, reliable and had a great sense of humour. A lasting memory was Colin leaping off his digger after running over a wasp nest. The digger kept going a short distance as he sprinted away from the angry wasps. We had a great laugh about that incident.
My thoughts are with the family as they mourn this great guy.
Carolyn

Heartfelt sympathy to the family of Colin. Such a wonderful young man. *Aye Aye Captain*.

Dear Margaret,Neil and family, thinking of you all during this incredibly sad time, will always remember the fun times up Okoki, and later on at Piopio. RIP Colin. Love from the Carr family, Urenui

FAIRHURST, Colin Stanley:
Nephew & great mate of Shorty. Loved & respected cousin of Julia, the late Karl, Shivaun, Kirstie & Jack.
Always remembered but
sadly missed.
Respected by us all.